Howkip Punji

Howkip Punji is a village located in Lakhipur subdivision of Cachar district in Assam, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Lakhipur (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Silchar. As per 2009 stats, Dighli Bahadurpur is the gram panchayat of Howkip Punji village.

Howkip Punji has its own place in the vibrant Cachar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Howkip Punji

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Howkip Punji is 299890. The village spans a total geographical area of 136 hectares. Lakhipur is nearest town to Howkip Punji village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 139km away.

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Population of Howkip Punji

Below is a concise population overview of Howkip Punji as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 274 133 141
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 32 16 16
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 137 64 73
Literate Population 234 117 117
Illiterate Population 40 16 24

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Howkip Punji village:

  • The total population of Howkip Punji village is around 274, including approximately 133 males and 141 females, with a sex ratio of 1060 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 32 children aged 0–6 years in Howkip Punji village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Howkip Punji village has 137 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Howkip Punji village is about 85.40%, with male literacy at 87.97% and female literacy at 82.98%.
  • There are around 50 households in Howkip Punji village.

Connectivity of Howkip Punji

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Howkip Punji. As per the 2011 stats, Howkip Punji had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Howkip Punji

Knowing the nearby villages of Howkip Punji helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Howkip Punji.

Cherenga Punji Lalang Kitta Labocpap Purba Ut Chalitartol U S Labongkhal Pt Iv Uttar Lalpani U S Uttar Lalpani Pt V U S Umednagar Pt Ii Umed Nagar Makhan Nagar Kharjan Punji Jirighat Cha Bagicha Pt I

Frequently Asked Questions about Howkip Punji

Where is Howkip Punji located?
Howkip Punji village is situated in Lakhipur Subdivision, within the Cachar district of Assam, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Howkip Punji?
The Gram Panchayat of Howkip Punji is Dighli Bahadurpur (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Howkip Punji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Howkip Punji is 274, with 133 males and 141 females.
How many households are there in Howkip Punji as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Howkip Punji village has a total of 50 households.
What is the literacy rate in Howkip Punji as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Howkip Punji is 85.40%. The male literacy rate is 87.97%, while the female literacy rate is 82.98%.